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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Kaebnick, the bioethicist, said the group was filled with people predisposed to celebrating the web of life and preserving species.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 June 2026
According to a study by animal nutrition scientists at Disney's Animal Kingdom, black rhinos under human care are predisposed to Iron Overload Disorder.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
James was predisposed to helping those with disabilities, having grown up with dyslexia at a time when resources and understanding weren’t abundant.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Last year, 30 percent of lefties were pronator-biased (and therefore more predisposed to throwing a good non-splitter changeup) versus 26 percent of righties.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Petrescu told me she was predisposed to accept Tate’s explanation that Stern was an opportunist looking for money.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Kaebnick, the bioethicist, said the group was filled with people predisposed to celebrating the web of life and preserving species.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 June 2026
According to a study by animal nutrition scientists at Disney's Animal Kingdom, black rhinos under human care are predisposed to Iron Overload Disorder.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
James was predisposed to helping those with disabilities, having grown up with dyslexia at a time when resources and understanding weren’t abundant.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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Shading plants from the hot afternoon sun can be an option in areas prone to high heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Those with dry, congestion-prone skin should avoid it, as thick overnight layers can quickly convert from soothing to suffocating.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Most teams, in fact, decided from the start that pitchers were not in the best position and were liable to be too emotionally swayed to be entrusted with ABS challenges.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Serna and his coaches were also influenced by Kimball’s State double a year earlier.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Over the last decade, deep political divisions have influenced the way people view the nation’s history.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The team is nationally minded and committed to lifting as many voices as loud as possible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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At a fundamental level, we humans are somewhat closed-minded.—
Daryl Van Tongeren,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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White, at a certain point, became convinced that he was being visited by aliens.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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But Sheidlower isn't convinced that's the answer.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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For those who didn't make it, WBEZ offered a live radio broadcast that some might have been inclined to record on cassette tape for future listening.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Some skiers still have fluoros in their wax collection and may be inclined to use them from time to time.—
Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Many can simply be plucked off and disposed of, and some are slower (easier to catch) in the cool of the morning.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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